Current Events and Blog

Free Solstice Meditation

By Jennifra Norton | December 15, 2020

Free meditation 5:30-6:30 PM EST 21 December. Join me for brief movement followed by silent meditation and a gentle balancing breathing practice.  On the darkest night, go to the light within, nurture your light and appreciate the dark.  Retreat, refresh, reboot, renew.  2020 has been a year with so much to process.  Let’s sit still,…

First Wednesday Master Class

By Jennifra Norton | October 26, 2020

Join me on the first Wednesday of each month for a different kind of class.  What we study will be a surprise.  Take a deeper dive into some aspect of the practice (other than asana/posture). Maybe philosophy, pranayama, chakras, mudras, the Yamas & Niyamas, chanting or anatomy.  Who knows?!  Practice not knowing and let it…

Shop Small & save

By Jennifra Norton | July 13, 2020

Enroll your American Express card in the Shop Small program and receive a $5 credit when you use your eligible card to pay for your yoga! http://www.shopsmall.com/ShareShopSmallOffer Who doesn’t like a few bucks back in their pocket??  Thanks AmEx for supporting small businesses!

Yoga on the beach

Lighthouse Beach Yoga 2020 info

By Jennifra Norton | May 29, 2020

Step 2 of Stage 2 re-opening of Mass, Gov. Baker has mandated that we can be 2 groups of 12 with 20′ between each group and 6′ social distance between each member of a group.  These number restrictions therefore require advanced registration.  Simply walking onto the beach and spreading out your towel, NOT AN OPTION…

Metta (lovingkindness, friendliness) meditation

By Jennifra Norton | May 6, 2020

Offer Metta to yourself anytime, anywhere.  All the time, everywhere.  Metta meditation can be done anywhere, anytime. Begin by offering yourself heartfelt, sincere lovingkindness.  A wish for the heart, soul, mind and body.  Here’s one of my personal favorites: May I be filled with lovingkindness May I be safe from inner and outer harm May…

Fundraiser for the Cape Cod Needy Fund

By Jennifra Norton | May 5, 2020

INCREDIBLE!  As of 6:40 PM on May 6, 2020, we raised $4847 to help our neighbors wishes come true.  To stay in their own home, to have food in the pantry, a reliable car to get to work, heat in the winter, medicine to heal.   Wednesday 6 May 5:30-6:30 PM A calming and relaxing…

Are you properly hydrated?

By Jennifra Norton | April 19, 2020

Very few of us are.  The most recent study I read says that in order to be properly hydrated one needs to drink half their body weight in ounces each day.  For example, if you weigh 120 lbs, you need to be drinking 60 ozs of water.  And if you drink alcohol or caffeine, you’ll…

Create sacred space

By Jennifra Norton | April 4, 2020

Now that we are settling into a regular routine of home practice (hopefully together on Zoom), consider making your practice space even more inviting and special.  Create an alter.  Doesn’t have to be anything fancy or complicated, it’s for you by you.  Gather a few meaningful objects together and put them on display.  Maybe a…

Zoom tips

By Jennifra Norton | March 30, 2020

Join class 15 prior to start time by clicking the link on my homepage Set yourself up as near to router as possible for strong WiFi signal If signal is sketchy, try joining without video (this means I won’t be able to see you but you will still see me) Be sure your device has…

The Scoop on Props

By Jennifra Norton | March 29, 2020

Props are your friends Props are your teachers Props make everything better!  I will be leading class using props. Set yourself up with a few essentials.   A sturdy blanket (at least 4 lbs) https://www.missiondelrey.com/rio-bravo-mexican-style-blanket-56×74-purple-rb26a/ A couple 4″ blocks and an 8′ strap (if you want to go all in, a bolster is very useful and…